ParlAmericas Delegation to Washington Advances Parliamentary Engagement on Multidimensional Security and Regional Cooperation
Against a backdrop of evolving security threats, heightened geopolitical tensions, and increasing challenges to democratic governance across the region, the ParlAmericas Annual Parliamentary Delegation to Washington, convened from March 25 to 27, 2025, addressed the central role of parliaments in shaping comprehensive security strategies and promoting a multidimensional approach to regional security. Held under the theme “Multidimensional […]
ParlAmericas highlights the role of legislatures in strengthening democratic governance during its address to the OAS Permanent Council
This morning, Senator Blanca Ovelar of Paraguay, President of ParlAmericas, and The Honourable Bridgid Annisette-George, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Vice-President of ParlAmericas, addressed the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) during its regular meeting in Washington, D.C. Their participation occurred in alignment with the mandate of OAS General […]
AI and the Environment: Impacts and Innovation
ParlAmericas participates in the 2025 Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians to advance gender parity in decision-making
Gender parity is a distributive justice measure, rooted in the principle of equal participation in decision-making processes being an essential component of democracy. To support in fostering such an approach in parliaments, and thereby contribute to building more just and equitable societies, ParlAmericas participated in the 2025 Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians, a global forum […]
Digital readiness in parliaments: Key takeaways from the meeting of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Staff Network on Open Parliament
Digital transformation is reshaping legislative institutions, creating new opportunities to enhance transparency, accessibility, and security. Recognizing this, the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Staff Network on Open Parliament convened today to exchange knowledge on strategies for integrating digital technologies in parliamentary processes. A robust digital infrastructure is fundamental to legislative efficiency and public engagement, underscored Luis Rojas, Deputy […]
Protocols for Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Parliaments (in Spanish)
The role of parliaments in advancing effective climate action
Effective climate action requires political will, financing aligned with environmental commitments, and a robust legislative framework that considers society as a whole. To analyze the most pressing environmental challenges and explore transformative legislative responses, parliamentarians leading on climate action, chairs of environmental committees, and non-governmental stakeholders exchanged ideas at today’s meeting of the Executive Committee […]
